Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Film crews usually don't have that many vans.

However, "God of War Zhao Yun" is a large production. The set alone has more than a hundred staff members, not to mention the number of actors and extras.

The staff on this side of the van are the people outside the film crew.

No need to go to the film set.

They are all responsible for security and logistics. Sometimes, even when the site staff aren't working, they'll stay on the perimeter.

Go further in, and you'll find the inner perimeter of the film crew, where the main creative team is located: the director, cinematographer, costume designer, art director, and actors.

The humming sound from the generator truck was blocked out, otherwise it would have affected filming.

Yang Chaoyue's role today is very simple; she discussed it with the assistant director yesterday.

It's a scene for the afternoon.

Once I've connected with the makeup artist, they'll finish my makeup and styling in no time, and I can go straight to work.

The dialogue is only a few lines long and easy to remember.

"Brother Yang, is that Meng Ziyi?" Yang Chaoyue was about to follow the makeup artist when he stopped and looked at the shooting area a few more times.

Seeing Meng Ziyi playing Shi Yan, dressed in simple clothes with a wooden hairpin in her hair, and tightly holding a coarse cloth bag in her arms.

The bustling market, once set up, was filled with the oppressive atmosphere of a chaotic world.

The bluestone pavement was worn deep by the wheels.

The wine flags on both sides are crooked.

The vendors huddled together, calling out their wares.

Occasionally, a soldier with a sword would walk by, and the crowd would instinctively make way for him.

It's clear they've been rehearsing this scene all morning.

Because there were many extras, the coordination was extensive, but the performance was excellent.

The old man selling steamed buns kept rubbing his hands and looking around. A woman in patched clothes led her child and walked by quickly. Several vagrants huddled in a corner, gnawing on hard steamed buns, their eyes numb.

The filming focused on the early episodes of Shi Yan, the character played by Meng Ziyi in this drama.

The character Shi Yan is a background character who, due to family misfortune, ended up in the streets and was later taken in by the protagonist's faction and became a maid.

It may not be shown in the final cut.

But it has to be there.

As a backup.

This play needs to depict the various aspects of life in a chaotic world, with each person carrying a cautious and timid nature.

Meng Ziyi's coarse cloth bag contained a few strings of cash that he had just managed to scrape together.

Yang Chaoyue had already gone to the makeshift dressing room. Jiang Yang greeted the executive director on set and then stood next to You Jian, watching over him.

This was the scene that Meng Ziyi had previously needed his help to train.

If she performs well, that would be ideal, giving Chaoyue a free special role and allowing him to unlock two of the binding slots.

If he doesn't perform well, he'll give him further coaching.

Meng Ziyi's face was sallow, and his eyes were bloodshot. When he reached the entrance of the pharmacy, he paused and subconsciously clenched his cloth bag, his fingertips turning white.

Currently, it seems that the character is in the right state of mind.

"Okay, cut! Ziyi is in good form today, keep it up. This long shot is done, let's switch to a close-up." Director Guo Jianyong sat in front of the monitor and took a sip of water.

The camera crew moved their positions.

"Jiang Yang?"

Hearing someone call his name, Jiang Yang turned around and saw Guo Jianyong. He went over and smiled, "Director."

"Here you are, Jiang Yang. Ziyi told me she went to your group and brought you here. This scene is difficult for Ziyi, and it's her first time acting in it. You've been in Hengdian for a month, so you should know that. Our show is almost finished filming, but this scene has been shelved. I heard Zhong Shujia rave about you. Today, I'll finally see what you're capable of, hahaha..."

Guo Jianyong showered Jiang Yang with praise.

Jiang Yang happily agreed.

I understand what Guo Jianyong means. He thinks highly of him, but he didn't bring Jiang Yang here, so don't expect to get any money.

These cultural workers are very good at making polite conversations.

The close-up camera position is set up.

First, Meng Ziyi acted out a scene with the guest actor who played the pharmacy owner.

The scene being filmed depicts Mencius's intention to use the money he has collected to buy medicine for his mother.

The clapperboard rang out. The pharmacy owner, without even looking up, continued working on his abacus: "Miss, your name is Shi Yan, right? You've come here so many times, I remember you. But I've told you countless times, in times of war, wound medicine to stop bleeding has already gone up in price. With your few strings of cash, you won't even have enough for half a dose!"

Meng Ziyi didn't look up, but glanced at the pharmacy owner: "Shopkeeper, could you please be a little more lenient..."

The lines weren't finished yet.

Guo Jianyong's voice came from the speaker: "Click! No."

Meng Ziyi pursed her lips and lowered her head slightly, knowing that she hadn't acted well.

"Ziyi, come and take a look."

"Yes, here we come."

As soon as she got to the monitor, her eyes lit up when she saw Jiang Yang: "Jiang Yang, you're here! Where's Chao Yue? We'll wrap up after this scene. Let's go play some escape rooms sometime, there's a new one that just opened in Hengdian."

Hear the words.

Jiang Yang's scalp felt numb.

Doesn't this woman pay attention to the occasion when she speaks? Doesn't she care about the director's expression at all?

Guo Jianyong was still having a headache over this scene when she so blatantly announced how she would go out and have fun after filming.

The director's face darkened.

"Let's hear what the director has to say first."

Jiang Yang responded.

Now is not the time for idle chatter.

Guo Jianyong pulled up the playback and showed it to Meng Ziyi.

Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly glanced at Jiang Yang and said, "Jiang Yang, why don't you tell me? You definitely know."

really.

It dragged him down with it.

With so many people watching, if he doesn't speak well, Zhong Shujia will probably scold him when he gets back.

Fortunately, Meng Ziyi's performance had too many flaws.

"Ziyi's eyes are so pure." Jiang Yang finished watching the replay.

"My eyes?" Meng Ziyi frowned.

Guo Jianyong narrowed his eyes slightly and interrupted, "Ziyi, don't speak yet, listen to Jiang Yang."

Mencius remained silent and listened patiently.

Jiang Yang continued, "The character Shi Yan, played by Zi Yi, isn't here for the first time to ask for medicine. She comes every day and is rejected every day. Zi Yi, the way you glanced at the shopkeeper just now, there was pleading in your eyes, but that's not enough. You also need to have that numbness that comes from years of hard work."

The numbness that comes from enduring hardship... Mencius seemed to be deep in thought.

“Yes, Jiang Yang, you’ve hit the nail on the head! Here’s what we’ll do, Ziyi, go over the next few scenes with Jiang Yang first, and let him give you some pointers.”

"Director, how many more scenes does Ziyi have left?"

"About ten or so..."

"Director, I'm here to visit the set. You can't just treat me like a beast of burden!"

"Hey, we're all friends." Guo Jianyong chuckled. "Let's exchange contact information. There will be more opportunities to cooperate in the future. If there are any good projects, I'll definitely call you in. Jiang Yang, I've been keeping an eye on you too."

What was the name of one of my previous films?

“Call me…” Guo Jianyong was speechless.

Jiang Yang didn't talk any more, and Meng Ziyi went to the empty room next door to rehearse.

After instructing the executive director on the scheduling of the remaining scenes, Guo Jianyong began searching for information about Jiang Yang.

I really don't know what Jiang Yang has acted in before.

I've only heard that Jiang Yang is very good at training actors' acting skills, and the results are immediate.

I had heard about Jiang Yang before, during a casual chat on set after work.

Negative terms trending on social media.

Now they've cleared their name again.

Both entries contain the title of the TV series "Fighter of the Destiny".

Zhong Shujia's old tricks for hype.

"Jiang Yang, that kid, his acting skills are really quite good, and he has a good appearance too." Guo Jianyong searched for some clips of Jiang Yang's performances online and watched them with great interest. (End of this chapter)